Learning & Leadership in Asia: Navigating the workplace: Recent Episodes
Ian, Victoria & Syukri
Ian, Victoria and Syukri, avid Learning Professionals, take you through their key learnings as they coach and support others in navigating the workplace and its nuances across Asia!
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Jeanette speaks into the impact of Transformative Leadership, Hofstede's cultural dimensions theory and how it relates to our Asian context and provides a view to Singapore's Founding Father, Lee Kwan Yew's Leadership style and how impactful it was to the growth of a nation!
In a lively, candid conversation with Evgeniy Khegay (Eugene); we hear about the 3-crucial steps to Defining Your Leadership Identity. He speaks to finding your strengths, 4 leadership qualities that matter and how an interesting interview took a twist for the better, in identifying his strengths and shaping the person that he has become.
In our final episode of the Monash Student Insights Leadership Series for 2023, we have Alison, a strategic marketing student, that speaks of Followership, Servant Leadership and being courageous and ethical in our leadership journey. Hear her insights, and be prepared to take on interesting perspectives on leadership!
In this episode, we hear from Enzo Brooklyn, a Biz Mgmt Student from Monash. He speaks to us about his leadership insights from his experiences through his internships. How he was exposed to Transformational Leadership & it's elements, and how we can fully maximize our leadership capabilities through Emotional Intelligence, Communication, and other various elements that supports the fundamentals of leadership.
In this episode, Felicia, a Monash University Student, speaks to us about Leadership in an Asian context - the idea of thriving through Simplicity, Modesty and understand Unity & Teamwork in our glocalized world. She speaks of Cultural Awareness, Empathy and how that drives Diversity & Inclusivity at the workplace.
In this dynamic episode of our Students Insights Series, Wilson speaks to us about transformational leadership, and provides an inspiring story on collaboration. He also talks about Bravery & Courage in leadership which helps overcome many obstacles in achieving excellence. Hear from Wilson on this short-form podcast episode!
In this episode we hear insights on Leadership from Lee Yein, who's a Marketing Major in Monash University. She speaks to the concept of collectivism and hierarchy in our Asian context and how that, too, supports organizational performance. She leans into a culture of open communications, shared goals, and emotional intelligence and how that will drive transformational leadership. Have a listen to what Lee Yein has to share!
We hear from Masahiro Sato, a Japanese Marketing & Management student with Monash University. With his exposure in Japan and China, he provides his over 20 years of personal experience living in these two countries. He speaks of business sustainability, beyond environment, but also the organization. Communication also comes up strong and so does followership. listen to Masahiro's wonderful insights as he takes us on a journey of discovery.
Yung Syuen speaks to us about relationship vs task oriented leadership, and the impact of the different leadership styles. She covers how we can lead upwards effectively, and engagement. She speaks to a social impact leader and how that has resonated with her values.
Rachel speaks of moral leadership, understanding the impact of how leaders lead in our cultural context and how that has impacted the way she views her leadership journey, particularly coming from a different cultural context as opposed to the Asian context.
Are people born with leadership? Noel takes us through a breathtaking exploration of the Traits Theory in Leadership, and how that has evolved over his discovery of leadership as a concept. He speaks to being an introvert, and the courage to lead. He also shares some of the challenges of leadership and how we might be able to overcome them. He ends by sharing how a mentoring style of leadership in Grab helped him to learn and grow effectively during his internship.
We hear from Jeel on her insights into a Leader's behaviour and hope it shapes culture. She speaks of reciprocity as an Asian leadership trait, and the criticality of mindfulness in leading. She also uncovers collaborative leadership through active listening and trust building and how we, as leaders, can adopt these skills to become more effective leaders.
We speak to Fetricia on her insights on leadership, and what it means to be an Asian Leader. She shares three game changing insights, the power of adaptive leadership, the transformational impact of self awareness and the magic of effective communication. Listen exclusively on Learning & Leadership in Asia!
In this podcast, Brandon So, a double degree major in Monash, speaks to us about his insights on leadership from followership to inclusivity, and how taking ownership of one's challenges can help us to fully embrace our ecosystem in finding solutions to overcome them!
In this episode of LLIA - Monash's Student Insights Leadership Series, we speak to Theint Nwey on her perspectives on Leadership. She brings us through key Asian Traits, speaks about servant leadership and her learnings from a social impact leader Mya Myint Zu Kyaw. Listen to it here on Learning & Leadership in Asia!
We speak to Dhiirsyha, our Future Leader from Monash University, on the power of participative leadership and the magic of moving from burden & unworthiness to becoming great and worthy of all things ahead of you. She touches briefly on Fiedler's Contingency Theory and how she uncovered it throughout this module on "Leadership In Asia".
We had the pleasure and honour to host Dr Esther Chong Yit Sean as we kickstart our Monash Student Leadership Insights Series! We got to know her diverse research interest, the concept behind the series, and what we can look forward to learning from our future Global leaders, on Leadership here in Asia.
We talk about how, as leaders, we can take steps to ensure that Fear Mongering & Gossip are stemmed out from teams, and getting right to the root of the issue, through transparency, and openness at the workplace.
Ian talks about mitigating unclear directions, one of the primary reasons that were uncovered based on a LinkedIn survey conducted by Learning & Leadership in Asia. He provides a list of 4 strategies that will be helpful for Leaders to create clarity, and maintain agility in a volatile world.
In this episode, Ian talks about the findings of a poll which he published in LinkedIn that saw a varied number of responses on how Cultures turn toxic at the workplace. Massive thanks to our LinkedIn Community for your insights - this series serves as a collaborative effort in summarising the findings on identifying toxic culture, and mitigating them.
In this podcast, I summarize into 4 crucial points that will help propel you through change no matter where you're at in the process. It's about knowing which part of the journey you're at in order to help you to make sense of the environment and get out of whatever negativity you might be facing, because all things are transient. To all your success!
Indra Nooyi is the Former Chairperson and CEO of PepsiCo. Despite her position and role, she showed the importance of respect and humility, particularly as a leader with an Asian Heritage. This provides insights into how nature shapes our thought process and circumstances, but does not limit our possibilities through nurture.
Ian talks about how you could take a 3-step process to build great leadership behaviours, with the ultimate goal of building a more magnetic personality and to attract and build up like-minded individuals to become great leaders themselves!
In this episode, Ian talks about 4 different elements of influence to help to build support, facilitate consensus and to remove barriers when it comes to getting things done!
When you lead, it's not just about decision making, its about building relationships, building experiences through activating positive emotions in all activities. Ultimately, it's about having the right intentions, because we are responsible for the livelihoods of those we lead.
3 fundamentally essential ways to live your leadership journey - from communication, the emotions and the perspective you can take to become a more relational leader.
Ian talks about the differences between Leadership & Management. He explains this as being 2 sides of the same coin, and works hand-in-hand to drive performance. However, also explains the criticality of being able to differentiate the two. Knowing this will help zoom in on what it is that needs to be developed in a leader's developmental journey.
Ian speaks with Daryl from Design Thinker's Academy Singapore about his take on how leaders can utilize the Disciplines of Design Thinking to lead and navigate at the workplace. In this vulnerable and open conversation, he talks about why it's important to be a Stirrer, how the uniqueness of individuals can be harnessed as a strength and gives us 4 steps (4Ds) to activate Leadership by Design. We look forward to having you on this podcast! Be a part of the Community of Design Thinkers by reaching out to DesignThinkers Academy - Headquarters Amsterdam Design Thinking
Ian talks about the importance of habits, about creating processes that build you up. He explains the cycle of habit creation as explained by James Clear in the book Atomic Habits and provides you with greater insights on how habit creation can change your life. Because in times of challenge, we fall to the level of our habits.
Ian talks about how to mitigate the fear of change with a mindset of humility & teachability, and four actionable items you can take to Learn, Unlearn and Relearn in this constantly evolving landscape.
In this final episode we talk about key learnings from the Great Resignation, and how as Leaders we can mitigate this from happening with our teams in this no-holds-barred conversation. We look forward to having you!
In part 2 of The Big Issue: The Great Resignation with Ying Ci, we speak about the concept of quitting and how a shift of paradigm can provide amazing insights and opportunities, especially during such times.
In this first sub-segment of the podcast, we talk about THE BIG ISSUE on THE GREAT RESIGNATION. In this first episode, we take a deep dive on why 49% of the workforce is considering or have left the Singapore Workforce. In a time of pandemic, many of us had mindspace to think about "what's next" or "does my work bring me purpose and meaning?" We talk to Ying Ci, a Learning Professional and Leader that's riding the big wave on her insights to THE GREAT RESIGNATION in this first episode. The second episode will discuss some key learnings from this Big Issue!
If you joined Syukri for Part 1 of this episode, you are going to love Part 2 of 6 Ways to Lead without a Title. Have a listen, and we recommend writing these down and spending some time in quiet reflection to really evaluate where you're at when it comes to leading without a title - no matter which stage you're at in Leadership.
Syukri, in this insightful episode, talks about the first 3 ways in which you can lead without a title. He offers perspective on the idea of titles, and some quick and effective ways you can immediately use in your leadership journey.
Ian speaks about how we as humans, are limitless. What makes us so unique, the possibilities of what we have, and what we can do to continue to be limitless.
Ian talks through three immediate steps you can take to fuel your purpose, to keep you on track every waking hour (and even non-waking hour)! We hope you find great value from this episode.
Ian speaks about purpose, competency, passion and how when it intersects, could bring great meaning to your journey in career and in life. He also shares POWERFUL QUESTIONS to help you find your value, instantly.
Ian talks about how you can build your EQ especially in these times, and build relationships across your organization while being human.1
Welcome to the podcast! Here's our vision and purpose of the podcast, and the content which you would find to help you navigate the workplace as you journey together with us in your career. Looking forward to walking together on this journey!